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March 5, 2023
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Apparently ‘just fuck me up’ is not an appropriate coffee order at Starbucks”

"Apparently 'just fuck me up' is not a proper coffee order at Starbucks" (or "Apparently 'just fuck me up' is not an appropriate coffee order at Starbucks")…

November 11, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Apparently ‘spite’ is not an appropriate answer to ‘What motivates you?’”

"What motivates you?" is a popular job interview question. "Apparently 'spite' is not an appropriate answer to 'What motivates you?'" is a jocular saying…

June 10, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Apparently ‘the vibes are off’ isn’t a good excuse to leave work early”

"Apparently 'the vibes are off' isn’t a good excuse to leave work early" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "I just have to leave work early today the…

February 14, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Apparently exercise helps you with decision making. It’s true. I went to the gym this morning and decided I’m never going again”

Does exercise help the mind with decision-making? A joke is: "I was told that exercise helps with your decision making. It's true. After going to the gym earlier, I've decided…

March 3, 2018
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Apparently it takes men longer to shop on the internet than at an actual store”

The internet has a lot of pornography. A joke has been cited in print since at least 2011: "Apparently it takes men longer to shop on the Internet than at an actual store –- but that's…

August 2, 2025
Food/Drink

“Apparently laying in bed and yelling ‘Coffee pot activate’ is not a thing. Why is this not a thing yet?!”

"Apparently, yelling from your bed 'coffee pot activate!' is not a thing. Why is this not a thing?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This, if possible,…

August 2, 2025
Food/Drink

“Apparently lying in bed yelling ‘coffee pot activate’ is not a thing yet… Why is this not a thing?”

"Apparently, yelling from your bed 'coffee pot activate!' is not a thing. Why is this not a thing?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This, if possible,…

July 5, 2025
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Apparently when my wife doesn’t text back it’s because she’s busy. But when I don’t text back it’s because I don’t love her anymore”

There is a texting double-standard in a relationship. This was posted on Facebook by Michael Reifsnyder on January 11, 2025: "Apparently when my wife doesn't text back it's because…

November 14, 2022
Food/Drink

“Apparently you have to eat healthy more than once to get in shape. This is cruel and unfair”

"Apparently you have to eat healthy more than once to get in shape. This is cruel and unfair" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by…

July 13, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Apparently, ‘Good morning, fellow prisoners’ is not considered a positive way to start the shift”

"Apparently, 'What's up, inmates?' is not an acceptable way to greet your coworkers in the morning" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images.…

July 13, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Apparently, ‘What’s up, inmates?’ is not an acceptable way to greet your coworkers in the morning”

"Apparently, 'What's up, inmates?' is not an acceptable way to greet your coworkers in the morning" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images.…

July 13, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Apparently, ‘What’s up, inmates?’ is not an acceptable way to greet your coworkers on a Monday morning”

"Apparently, 'What's up, inmates?' is not an acceptable way to greet your coworkers in the morning" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images.…

January 18, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Apparently, a cat has caught COVID-19. Don’t ask meow!”

A COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic joke is that a cat got Covid-19, or that a cat gave Covid-19 to its owner. The punchline: "Don't ask meow." ("Don't ask me how.")…

August 22, 2018
Transportation

“Apparently, I snore so loudly that it scares everyone in the car I’m driving”

"Apparently, I snore so loudly that it scares everyone in the car I'm driving" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The joke was posted on Twitter by…

October 30, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Apparently, mime on mime violence is a real problem. You just don’t hear about it”

"Mime extremists are responsible for a lot of violence. You just don't hear about it" is a mime joke that was posted on Twitter by Baron Spider on March 23, 2014. "Apparently…

June 13, 2017
Transportation

“Apparently, rush hour starts the second I put my key in the ignition, no matter what time I leave”

"Apparently, rush hour starts the second I put my key in the ignition, no matter what time I leave" is a jocular one-line saying about rush hour. The saying was posted on Twitter on…

October 8, 2024
Food/Drink

“Apparently, the best way to enjoy strawberries is to pile cream on top. I disagree — pile cream tastes awful!!”

Strawberries and cream is a classic combination. That's usually not "pile cream" (a hemorrhoid cream), but there are jokes. "Jackie told me the best way to enjoy strawberries,…

March 12, 2023
Time/Weather

“Apparently, the clocks go back in November. I can’t remember where I got mine from!”

Clocks are turned back one hour "Spring forward, fall back") in autumn. The clocks don't "go back" (that is, back to the store), but there are jokes. "I would really…

September 2, 2018
Time/Weather

“Apparently, the clocks go back in October. I can’t remember where I got mine from!”

Clocks are turned back one hour "Spring forward, fall back") in autumn. The clocks don't "go back" (that is, back to the store), but there are jokes. "I would really…

August 2, 2025
Food/Drink

“Apparently, yelling from your bed ‘coffee pot activate!’ is not a thing. Why is this not a thing?”

"Apparently, yelling from your bed 'coffee pot activate!' is not a thing. Why is this not a thing?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This, if possible,…

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